Latest Market Trends and Technologies Highlighted at the Co-Located Magnetics 2016 and Motor & Drive Systems 2016 Conferences

GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.

Two industry-leading events, Magnetics 2016 and Motor & Drive Systems, will once again be co-located, providing attendees with an exceptional learning and networking experience. The events are taking place January 21-22, in Jacksonville, Fla.

Both the producers and users of magnets have experienced five years of uncertainty in material supplies, wide price swings, and development of incremental improvements in magnetic properties. Magnetics 2016 is an opportunity to learn the latest outlook for pricing and economics from technical experts. Attend the conference to learn the latest developments in how magnets are being applied, and magnetic effects utilized, to help optimize system and product performance in diverse applications.

The motor and drive industry has seen a surge in technology advancements improving performance and efficiency. Motor & Drive Systems 2016 is designed to showcase how these new advancements can be best utilized by OEMs, system integrators and end-users whose products and systems depend on these technologies, from improving energy efficiency to reducing noise and vibration. The conference will also feature presentations on motion control, power electronics/modules and components, market trends and growth areas as well as regulatory and safety issues.

One conference pass grants access to both events. Low registration rates end November 19^th. Special discounts for OEMs are also available.

Sessions include:

• Revolutionizing Space Travel with New Science & Technology
  NASA Kennedy Space Center
• Market Outlook for Ferrite, Rare Earth and Other Permanent Magnets: 2015 to 2025
  Arnold Magnetic Technologies
• Current and Future World Markets for Motors and Motor Controls
  IHS Technology
• What Licensing Means (and Doesn’t Mean) for Sintered NdFeB Manufacturers and Users
  MagnetoDynamics
• 2016 Review of Innovation in Machines and Drives
  ABB
• Market Analysis of Chinese Rare Earth Permanent Magnets
  Beijing Ruidow Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Pre-conference workshops will be held on January 20th to complement the in-depth conference program. Instructed by recognized experts in their fields, the workshops will discuss motor and controller design, power measurement analysis and magnetic technologies. This is a once-a-year opportunity to learn and discuss in-depth, technical issues to improve product performance.

Full details on Magnetics 2016 can be found here: www.magneticsmagazine.com/conferences/.

Full details on Motor & Drive Systems 2016 can be found here: www.e-driveonline.com/conferences/.

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